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News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
UP govt deploys advanced technologies to curb illegal mining
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. According to the official release, the Department of Geology and Mining has reinforced surveillance with multiple tech-driven interventions, including geo-fencing of mining zones, camera-equipped weighbridges, and RFID tagging of transport vehicles. Additionally, 57 unmanned IoT and AI-based check gates have been installed across 25 districts, all integrated with the directorate's command centre. The department has also sought the cooperation of the Transport Commissioner to facilitate the installation of WIM systems to strengthen control over illegal mining and transportation. Moreover, to enhance digital transparency in mining services, the state government has initiated the integration of its portal with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's 'Parivesh' portal. This will streamline the monitoring of environmental clearance certificates and accelerate enforcement actions in mining regions, the statement added. PTI CDN MR First Published: July 17, 2025, 21:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags for vehicles: Govt taps technology to curb illegal mining
To curb illegal mining and transportation, the state government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS). Mining activities are being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates, officials said in a statement on Thursday. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading, promising faster operations and enhanced accuracy. The Department of Geology and Mining has reinforced surveillance with multiple tech-driven interventions, including geo-fencing of mining zones, camera-equipped weighbridges, and RFID tagging of transport vehicles. Also, 57 unmanned IoT and AI-based check gates have been installed across 25 districts, all integrated with the directorate's command centre. The department has also sought the cooperation of the Transport Commissioner to facilitate the installation of WIM systems to strengthen control over illegal mining and transportation, said the statement. The government is encouraging the use of drones for detailed surveys and real-time monitoring of mining areas. Institutions such as UP Electronics, UPDESCO and Shreetron India Ltd. have been invited to submit technical and financial proposals to aid this initiative. The drone technology is expected to enable precise tracking and swift action against illegal mining activities, the statement said. To enhance digital transparency in mining services, the state government has initiated the integration of its portal with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's 'Parivesh' portal. This will streamline the monitoring of environmental clearance certificates and accelerate enforcement actions in mining regions. Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) is a modern technology that measures the weight of heavy vehicles, such as mining trucks or freight carriers, while they are moving. This system uses sensors embedded in the road to record the vehicle's weight, speed, and other data without stopping the vehicle. WIM saves time, improves efficiency and enhances road safety. In industries like mining, it helps prevent overloading, ensures compliance with rules, and supports better decision-making based on real-time data. The system instantly sends collected data for analysis, allowing operators to access information immediately. It helps reduce costs and minimizes environmental impact by promoting safer and more regulated transport operations.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Vantika 5th Indian to reach round of 32 in Chess World Cup, Nagpur's Divya to face Serbia's Teodora
Nagpur: Vantika Agrawal stunned former world champion Anna Ushenina to become the fifth Indian to advance to the round of 32 in the FIDE Women's World Cup at Batumi, Georgia, on Friday. While Vantika played well with both her white and black pieces in the three tie-break matches played in the rapid and blitz format to join Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and D Harika in the third round, Padmini Rout and Priyanka K suffered losses in contrasting fashion to exit the World Cup. A day after Humpy, Divya, Vaishali, and Harika won their respective second-round contests in the classical format, 23-year-old International Master (IM) Vantika surprised higher-ranked Ukrainian Grandmaster Ushenina 4.5-3.5 in the tie-break matches played in the faster format. In the first tie-break contest played in the rapid 15-minute time control, both Vantika and Ushenina drew their two-game match. To break the tie, a second mini-match of 10-minute time control in rapid format was played where both Vantika and Ushenina won their respective games with black pieces. With the scores level at 3-3, the third tie-break match was played in the blitz format of five-minute time control. Vantika secured an early advantage by winning with her white pieces when she made the most of an extra rook to register a 53-move win over Ushenina to take a 4-3 lead. In the following blitz game, Vantika chose the Anti-Nimzo-Indian Variation with her black pieces and drew the marathon 61-move game with Ushenina to emerge victorious 4.5-3.5. In the third round, the 2388 Elo Vantika will face the challenge of 2515 Elo GM Kateryna Lagno from Saturday. While Vantika became the fifth Indian woman to secure her place among the top 32 players in the World Cup, Padmini Rout stretched Switzerland 2474 Elo GM Alexandra Kosteniuk till the third tie-break but suffered a heartbreaking 3.5-4.5 defeat. Both Padmini and Alexandra started the tie-break matches with a draw. In the second outing with lesser time control, Padmini won with her white pieces in 58 moves but lost the following game with black pieces in 48 moves after becoming a pawn down. In the third tie-break match of blitz format, Padmini suffered a 37-move defeat while defending with her black pieces. In a must-win game, Padmini utilized her opening advantage with the white pieces well and became a pawn up, but Alexandra started repeating her moves, and the marathon 60-move game ended in a draw, and the Indian IM bowed out of the World Cup. Earlier, Priyanka K went down fighting to WIM Kulon Klaudia of Poland 1-3 after the young Indian WIM lost both the rapid round games. In the third round, Klaudia will square up against Koneru Humpy. From Saturday, Vaishali will take on American IM Carissa Yip, Harika will play Stavroula Tsolakidou of Greece, and Divya will face Serbian IM Teodora Injac.
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
UP uses AI, drones, and satellites to stop illegal mining
: The Uttar Pradesh government is now using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, and satellites, to stop illegal mining and the illegal transport of minerals in the state. Officials said that more than 21,477 vehicles involved in illegal transport have been blacklisted. They are used to measure the length, width, and depth of mining sites. This helps the government know exactly how much mining has taken place. (For representation only) To monitor mining vehicles, the state has set up 57 smart check gates with help from the transport department. These gates use AI and Internet of Things (IoT) technology, along with Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) sensors, to detect overloaded vehicles and stop them. The directorate of geology and mining is also using satellite images and digital mapping tools like Google Earth, Arc-GIS, and LISS-IV data. These tools help them find illegal mining areas and also discover new zones with untapped minerals. A special lab called the remote sensing lab (PGRS Lab) is working on making geological maps and watching over approved mining areas. To improve tracking of mineral transport, the government is installing GPS devices in vehicles under the Vehicle Tracking System (VTS). These GPS devices follow the AIS 140 standard and send real-time data to the VTS system. They provide alerts if a vehicle goes off-route and give full reports to catch illegal activity. Also, for the first time, transporters are being registered as official stakeholders to make the system more transparent. Drones are also playing a big role. They are used to measure the length, width, and depth of mining sites. This helps the government know exactly how much mining has taken place. Drones are also used to check how much mineral is stored and to mark out areas for legal mining. The new system has improved transparency and has stopped the operations of illegal mining groups. Officials said that this strong and smart use of technology is helping protect the environment and improve governance. Uttar Pradesh's methods are now being seen as a model for other states to follow.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
AI, drones to check illegal mining in UP
Lucknow: To curb illegal mining and mineral transportation, Yogi govt deployed advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), drones and satellite-based monitoring systems. Demonstrating an unprecedented level of vigilance, the state blacklisted over 21,477 vehicles found involved in unlawful transportation activities. As part of this crackdown, 57 AI and IoT-enabled check gates were established across the state to monitor vehicles engaged in mining operations. These automated checkpoints, set up with the support of the transport department, utilise weigh-in-motion (WIM) technology to detect overloading of vehicles. The directorate of geology and mining is also using advanced satellite imagery and mapping tools such as Google Earth, Arc-GIS and LISS-IV data to detect illegal mining sites and identify untapped mineral zones. The department's remote sensing laboratory (PGRS lab) is preparing geological maps and monitoring approved mining leases. The use of drone technology has made it possible to measure the length, width and depth of mining areas. Volumetric analysis through drones helps accurately estimate the amount of mining done and action is taken based on these findings. Drones are also being used to analyse the volume of stored minerals and to mark out mineable areas for proper lease management. Regular inspections and tech-based monitoring improved transparency and curbed the activities of mining mafias.
